Home Mortgage

Spring and summer are popular times to look for a new home, but house hunters willing to brave the cold might be rewarded with a great deal. 

It’s the same every time a big winter storm approaches: the grocery shelves are stripped of food, the liquor store empties out of everything but crème de menthe, and the local hardware store sells out of snow shovels, salt and snow blowers.

Many home buyers focus on what they're monthly mortgage payment will be and overlook other crucial expenses in the process.

If you buy a home with nothing down and no money in the bank, you’re inviting Murphy and his cousins — Broke, Desperate and Stupid — to move in with you.

The good news for savers is that interest rates will probably be moving higher by the end of the year so savers will finally start reaping some rewards for their frugality.

Full disclosure is very important — have an honest conversation with your partner to talk about your credit profile and any issues.

Paying off the mortgage may offer security, but investing offers potential for growth.

Dave Says: Owning raw land is an ok investment, but remember it doesn't normally provide a cash flow. And don't worry you don't inherit your parents' debt--unless you were a co-signer.

Dave Says: In the real estate world, family and business sometimes don't mix. 

Buying on margin is a double-edged sword, with the potential to amplify returns and losses.

Misconceptions about mortgage options can keep veterans from exploring their hard-earned home loan benefits.

A disabled veteran can get a home loan, and money for retrofitting is available, too.

While in certain cases it may benefit you to purchase a home, here are some warnings to consider when thinking about buying instead of renting

Here are the details you need to know about VA Loans.

You've had PCS orders for several months and put your house on the market, but it hasn't sold. This is not a new problem, but more military families face this very stressful situation in today's soft housing market.

Veterans and military buyers have flocked to the VA loan program’s more flexible and forgiving requirements in a time of tight credit. But that momentum may be fleeting for veterans in some of the nation’s more expensive housing markets.

For a veteran thinking of getting a VA mortgage, the process might seem daunting. Let's look at what you need to get a VA loan.

Demand has surged for Veterans Affairs mortgages. But who can get one?

Getting divorced is hard enough as it is. But selling a house during that process only adds to the difficulty and stress of a collapsed marriage.

Looking to buy a home with a munchkin on the way? The details of your temporary leave may impact your ability to get a mortgage.